Pathological personality traits: obsessive-compulsive or ananchastics.

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Obsessive-compulsives and ananchastics are two concepts related to personality, but with some important differences.

Obsessive-compulsives refer to obsessions and compulsions, which are repeated, persistent, unwanted thoughts, impulses, or images that cause distress or anxiety. People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) try to ignore or get rid of these thoughts or impulses, but that only increases their emotional suffering and anxiety. Finally, they feel the need to perform compulsive acts to try to relieve stress. OCD often interferes with daily activities and social, school, or work functioning.

Anankastic personality, also known as anankastic personality disorder or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), is characterized by a pathological preoccupation with order and perfectionism. People with this type of personality are distinguished by the need for control of both themselves and the environment and a lack of flexibility and open-mindedness. For these people, decision-making can become a slow and even painful process. Behavior within the ananchastic personality is also characterized by sudden outbursts of anger or annoyance in those circumstances in which the person feels that they do not have control of their physical or interpersonal environment.

As you can see, obsessive-compulsives and anankastics are two different but complementary ways of expressing a tendency toward rigidity and the need for control. Both personality types can negatively affect mental health and interpersonal relationships, so it is important to seek professional help when these symptoms occur. Psychotherapy can help develop more adaptive strategies for coping with difficult situations and improve self-esteem and flexibility.